FOREWARDThe research departments of a university are the places where new knowledge is created,
where the theoretical and the empirical meet, where academic scholarship connects with the outside
world, guiding thought, producing ideas and developing solutions. The Directorate of Research
(DoR) of the University of Calicut was established on 18 April 2012 to coordinate and guide the
research activities of its 171 research centres in an effective and fruitful way so that the highest
possible standards of excellence would be attained. Its mission is to initiate and promote research
projects that address challenges and issues in the frontier areas and to administer and guide the 37
university departments and 134 other approved research centres so that a generative research
environment can be sustained and doctoral students trained in cutting edge research. Along with
efficient monitoring and evaluation to ensure proper implementation of projects, the DoR is committed
to mobilization of more funds for original research, so that research can be conducted in an investigator
friendly and hassle-free environment.
This year has seen growth in every area of our activities. There has been an increase
in PhD enrollment as well as degrees awarded. Scholar friendly initiatives include initiation of
admission process for the new batch of M Phil and PhD students through a centralized admission
process, the beginning of a major revision of research and project regulations and other initiatives
that are underway.
This report is the compilation of the research activities of the University Teaching
Departments and other approved Research Centres during 2015. With a focus on new strategic
initiatives and with our institutional vision and goals, the Directorate of Research aims to propel the
University of Calicut into the forefront of the leading edge research destinations of the nation.
Prof. Santhosh NampyDirector of Research

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MANDATES OF THE DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH•
To promote, encourage, expand and co-ordinate research
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To determine and maintain quality of research
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To design research policy & framing of strategies
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To framing regulations for elegance of research activities
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To provide easy access to research
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To establish international collaborations
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To uplift University of Calicut as a ‘hot spot’ for quality research
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To create network across the world for the excellence of research
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To groom research in CU to world standard
MAJOR TASKS OF DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH•
Registration for Ph.D. programmes through the award of Ph.D. Degree
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Recognition of Research Centers and Research Supervisors
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Projects
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Conduct of PhD Qualifying Examination in association with Prareekshabhavan
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Monitoring and disbursing of all research fellowships to the M.Phil/Ph.D. sholars
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All general works related to Research and Development
THE RESEARCH ADVISORY COUNCILThe Research Advisory Council has been re-constituted in 2013 with the following members and The Director,
Directorate of Research as member secretary.
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The Vice Chancellor (Chairman)
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The Registrar
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The Director, Directorate of Research (Secretary)
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The Director, CDC.
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Dr (Mrs) Urmila Devi, Joint Secretary (Major Research Projects), UGC
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The Director, Indian Institute of Spices research, Kozhikode
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Dr. R. Prakash Kumar, Scientist Grade F, KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram.
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Prof. Dr. K.K. Aravindakshan, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut
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Prof. Dr. M. Sabu, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Calicut
10. Dr. C. Naseema, Professor Department of Education, University of Calicut
11. Dr. P. Raveendran, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut
12. Dr. A.M. Vinodkumar, Associate Professor, Department. of Physics, University of Calicut
13. Dr. K. Manikandan, Reader, Department of Psychology, University of Calicut
14. Dr. M.V. Joseph, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Calicut
15. Dr. Balu. T. Kuzhivelil , Associate Professor, Dept. Department of Zoology, Christ College,
Irinjalakkuda.
16. Dr. Sibichan Thomas, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Devagiri.
17. Dr. T. Mohamedali, Associate Professor, Department of History, Farook College, Calicut.
18. Dr. N. Radhakrishnan, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Zamorin’s
Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikkode.
19. Dr. Resmi M.R., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi.